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2
When driving
■
Automatic light off system (if equipped)
●When the headlights come on: The headlights and tail lights automati-
cally turn off after 30 seconds when a door is opened and closed with the
engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position. (The lights turn off
immediately if the button on the wireless remote control is pressed
after all doors are locked.)
● When only the tail lights come on: The tail lights turn off automatically
with the engine switch turned to the ACC or LOCK position and the
driver’s door is opened.
■ Customization that can be configured at Scion dealer
Settings of the light sensor sensitivity can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 343)
NOTICE
■To prevent battery discharge
Do not leave the lights on longer than necessary when the engine is not run-
ning.
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Windshield wipers and washer
■Intermittent wiper
Ty p e A
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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When driving
■
The windshield wiper and washer can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
■ If no windshield washer fluid sprays
Check that the washer nozzles are not blocked and if there is washer fluid in
the windshield washer fluid reservoir.
Ty p e B
Intermittent wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Low speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
High speed wind-
shield wiper opera-
tion
Temporary operation
Washer/wiper dual opera-
tion
Wipers will automatically oper-
ate a couple of times after the
washer squirts.
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NOTICE
■When the windshield is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the windshield.
■ When there is no washer fluid spray from the nozzle
Damage to the washer fluid pump may be caused if the lever is pulled
toward you and held continually.
■ When a nozzle becomes blocked
Do not try to clear it with a pin or other object. The nozzle will be damaged.
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When driving
Rear window wiper and washer
Ty p e ANormal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation
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■The rear window wiper and w asher can be operated when
The engine switch must be in the ON position.
NOTICE
■ When the rear window is dry
Do not use the wipers, as they may damage the rear window.
Ty p e B
Normal window wiper
operation
Washer/wiper dual
operation
Washer operation
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driving systems
2
When driving
■Turning off TRAC and VSC systems
Press and hold the button for
more than 3 seconds while the
vehicle is stopped to turn off both
TRAC and VSC systems.
The TRAC OFF and VSC OFF
indicators will come on.
Press the button again to turn
both systems back on.
■When the TRAC OFF indicator com es on even if the VSC OFF switch
has not been pressed
TRAC system cannot be operated. Contact your Scion dealer.
■ Sounds and vibrations caused by the ABS, TRAC, VSC and brake
assist system
●A sound may be heard from the engine compartment when the engine is
started or just after the vehicle begins to move. This sound does not indi-
cate that a malfunction has occurred in any of these systems.
● Any of the following conditions may occur when the above systems are
operating. None of these indicates that a malfunction has occurred.
• Vibrations may be felt through the vehicle body and steering.
• A motor sound may be heard after the vehicle comes to a stop.
• The brake pedal may pulsate slightly after the ABS is activated.
• The brake pedal may move down slightly after the ABS is activated.
■ Automatic reactivation of TRAC and VSC systems
After turning the TRAC and VSC systems off, the systems will be automati-
cally reactivated in the following situations:
●When the engine switch is turned off
● If only the TRAC system is turned off, the TRAC will turn on when vehicle
speed increases
If both the TRAC and VSC systems are turned off, automatic reactivation
will not occur when vehicle speed increases.
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Interior features3
157
3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 158
Rear window defogger ..... 164
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ....................... 165
3-2. Using the audio system Using the AUX port/USB port ........................ 167
Using the steering wheel audio switches ............... 168
3-3. Using the interior lights Interior lights list ............... 169
• Interior light .................... 170
3-4. Using the storage features List of storage features .... 171
• Cup holder ..................... 172
• Bottle holders ................. 173
• Auxiliary box .................. 174 3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors ........................ 175
Vanity mirrors ................... 176
Power outlet ..................... 177
Assist grips....................... 178
Floor mat .......................... 179
Luggage compartment features .......................... 181